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Photograph caption dated May 31, 1956 reads, "Plant dynamite on hilltop - John Altree of Van Nuys, left, lowers dynamite into hole as William Harkness prepares to tamp, pack earth on top of charge. Depth of dynamite in ground as well as strength of powder determines force of explosion. Deeper charges are usually used to dislodge heavily embedded material."; See images #00145290 through #00145297 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Fire Department Demolition--California--Chatsworth (Los Angeles) Fire departments--California--Los Angeles Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Explosions--California--Los Angeles Explosives--California--Los Angeles Dynamite--California--Los Angeles Chatsworth (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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